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Modesto Marathon/Half Marathon Course Access points

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The Modesto Marathon course features a downtown 7 a.m. start, and travels through scenic tree-lined historic college neighborhoods, including the celebrated “house in the middle of the road.” Runners will then head past Modesto Junior College’s west campus, and into the countryside viewing the beautiful Diablo Mountain Range, passing the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge. Runners then head back toward town, finishing near the host Doubletree Hotel/Modesto Convention Center.

The flat, fast course will be open 7 hours, allowing adequate time for first-time marathoners.

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Half Marathon
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The Modesto Half Marathon course features a downtown 7 a.m. start in conjunction with the Modesto Marathon. Runners will travel through scenic tree-lined historic college neighborhoods, including the celebrated “house in the middle of the road,” then past Modesto Junior College’s west campus, and into the countryside surrounded by scenic orchards. Runners will then turn around and run back toward town, finishing near the host Doubletree Hotel/Modesto Convention Center.

The Half Marathon course is flat and fast, and will remain open 7 hours. Walkers and first-timers are especially encouraged to participate in the 13.1-mile event.

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5K
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The 3.1-mile loop begins at 7:20 a.m. and travels from downtown Modesto through beautiful tree-lined streets, including Graceada Park and the celebrated “house in the middle of the road.” The course then turns down the Virginia Corridor, winding back to the finish on M Street, near the host Doubletree Hotel/Modesto Convention Center.

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Parking
Parking: $1 per hour between the hours 6a.m. to 6p.m. $5 per vehicle between the hours of 6p.m. & 6a.m.

Modesto Center Plaza Parking: On corner of 11th & L, entrance on L St.

City of Modesto parking: on the corner of 11th and K, entrance on K. Another garage on 9th St, entrance on 9th St.

R.V & Bus parking is located at the Center Plaza Parking lot on the corner of 11th and L, entrance on L St.
$20 per day for R.V., $30 per day for Bus.

Getting here
Map of downtown Modesto/Highway 99

Pasta Dinner
Date: Saturday March 20, 2010
Time: 6p.m.
Where: Modesto Center Plaza, 1150 Ninth St, Modesto Ca. 95354
Cost: $25 per person, includes buffet style dinner. Limited seating! Application link.

A pre-race pasta feed will be held at the Modesto Convention Center, 1150 Ninth Street, Modesto, Calif., on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at 6 p.m. We are proud to announce Astronaut, Jose Hernandez as our Guest speaker. Click here for a downloadable application (.pdf) which can be sent with your check via snail mail.

Or register online at Active.com. NOTE: you will need to click on their Register Now button, even if you are not registering for the marathon event through Active. The next page will give you the option to select just the pasta dinner.

For Registration
For more information, go to our Registration page, or get your downloadable application by clicking here. to register on-line, go to www.active.com. They charge a modest fee for this convenience.

Pre-registration packet pick-up will be at the Doubletree Hotel/Modesto Convention Center Plaza, 1150 Ninth Street, Modesto, Calif., 95354, on Saturday, March 20, 2010, from noon to 6 p.m.

Avoid last minute confusion by picking up your race packet on Saturday!

Packet Pick up and Expo:
Note: Race day packet pick up and 5k registration location has been changed. Below are the corrections.
Pre-race registration and packet pick up will be at the Host DoubleTree Hotel and Convention Center. Center Plaza 1150 Ninth St., Modesto, Ca., 95354. On Saturday March 20, 2010 from noon to 6p.m. No Race Day registration for Marathon or 1/2 Marathon.
5k registration & packet pick up for Marathon & Half Marathon on race day from 6a.m. to 7a.m. at the corner of 11th and L St. at the MVE parking lot.

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